Triangular Urogenital Detection Device with Isolated Indicator Pocket

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing devices for detecting diseases in the urogenital system are prone to erroneous measurements due to interference from gaseous amines produced by the anus, leading to late detection and complications.

Innovation Solution

A triangularly shaped device with an indicator pocket positioned close to urogenital orifices, using a flexible material and an amine-sensitive dye to detect metabolites specifically from these areas, preventing interference from anal gases by design.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the indicator is placed in the product to detect gaseous amines, then detection capability is provided, but measurement accuracy deteriorates due to interference from anal gases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement accuracyVSAvoidinterference from anal gases

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into distinct functional zones: a first portion that contacts the urogenital area and a second portion that contacts the anal area. The indicator is specifically positioned in the first portion, separating it from the harmful influence of anal gases while maintaining detection capability for urogenital infections.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The device employs spatially differentiated functionality where the first portion is designed for urogenital contact with the indicator placed therein, while the second portion is designed for anal contact. This local differentiation ensures the indicator is exposed only to relevant gaseous amines from the urogenital area, not from the anus.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

2Reliability

If the device covers the urogenital area for detection, then detection reliability is improved, but device complexity increases due to shape and positioning requirements

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedetection reliabilityVSAvoidtriangular shape design

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device utilizes an asymmetric triangular shape with distinct first and second portions of different sizes and functions. The larger first portion accommodates the indicator and contacts the urogenital area, while the smaller second portion contacts the anal area. This asymmetric design achieves reliable detection by positioning the indicator away from anal gas sources while maintaining structural simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #4Asymmetry

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Ensures reliable and early detection of urogenital system diseases with accurate measurements, reducing suffering and healthcare costs by isolating the indicator from anal gases.

Implementation Method 1

an indicator of gaseous amines, comprising an active part including an amine sensitive dye

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAmine-sensitive dye detection: Absorption Spectroscopy

Data Source

PatentEP3188702B1Device for holding an indicator

Publication Date: 2019.11.20 DANELL NILS

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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a device for detection of gaseous amines,originating from disease in the human urogenital system. The device comprising an inner surface1for facing the user and outer surface 3 for facing away from the user, wherein said device comprises aremovableindicator5of gaseous amines. The removable indicator 5 is configured to be arranged in an indicator pocket 6. The device is made of a flexible material of a shape adapted to cover orifices of the human urogenital system but not the anus.